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My Dog’s Death Anniversary
By peace | June 8, 2007
It’s been a year now since my dog, Cebest had left me. He should be four years old now if he is still alive. Yesterday, 7 June was his Death Anniversary.
The emotional reaction to the death of a pet is determined by our degree of involvement with that animal. The mourning for a pet can be far more intense than for a human. The pain you are experiencing after your pet’s death is real and even crippling emotionally. You are actually mourning the death of a very close member of your immediate family. In many ways, the pet becomes an extension of our own personality. Who has not experienced that special sense of awareness and greeting when we put the key in the lock and open the door? Coming home is a major event — no matter how long we were away. We had become so used to anticipating our pet’s welcome when we arrived, but now it is insanely silent.
The death of a beloved pet is traumatic. Our pets have become significant members of the families. They are considered our adopted children, our brothers and sisters. Only those who have suffered such a loss can truly know the heartache and pain it produces. Over the years many poets and authors have tried to put into words the feelings in our hearts when we are forced to say goodbye to a pet.
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.
Rainbow Bridge at Rainbow Bridge National Monument is between Forbidden Canyon and Navajo Mountain (Naatsis’áán – “Head of the Earth”), and just at the western base of Navajo Mountain. It is the largest natural stone bridge in the United States.
Links to Pet Loss Site
Pet Memorial
Rainbows Bridge
Pet Loss
Beautiful Flash of Rainbow Bridge
Topics: All Posts, Animals, Personal, Pets | 5 Comments »
May 4th, 2008 at 9:46 am
you make me sad=( i remembered my dogs to that passed away.i accidentally opened you write-up.I am finding a death aniverary clipart and i accidental opened your write-up you inspired me so much.
-erin-
April 25th, 2009 at 7:25 am
I found your site by accident. Of course I had to read it, anything that has to do with Schnauzers always catches my eye. Currently, I have three Min Schnauzers and four are at the Rainbow Bridge and I’m sure they are playing with your baby (Cebest). I’m sorry that you lost your baby at such a early eage. They are very previous to us humans, they give so much and expect so little. May God bless you and your baby too.
Wendy and the gang of Schnauzers in San Antonio, TX
April 25th, 2009 at 8:15 am
After reading, the ordeal Cebest went through I could not stop crying. I had similar issues with my second Schnauzer; he was only 7 years old. After I lost my fourth Schnauzer to cancer. I many times stop trusting the Vets. Ever since I moved to Texas, I cannot seem to find a Vet that I can feel good about it. I wonder if we should have, the pets go through an autopsy. Perhaps then, we can figure out what really happened to them. Of course, I feel that if we discover that it was the Vets fault, then we might want to go and kick the Vets behind.
Anyway, I cannot seem to find words to console your pain, be assure that Cebest is healthy all over again and he is waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge.
Wendy and the gang of Schnauzers in San Antonio
April 29th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
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July 12th, 2011 at 1:40 am
D: so sorry.i hope Cebest eill lie in oeace.my dog died in 2007.i miss her very much.after she went outside she became very sick.i went to work one day and she wasn’t there to greet me.i knew something was wrong.then i found her,laying on her side on her favorite rug.she was coughing and vomiting…..i rushed her to the vet.there was nothing tht could be done.i washed her rug and i brought a pillow.before her final moments,i let her lay there.as she was leaving us she made a cry sound that sounded like “I love you”.then,she was gasping for breath.i tried to help her but then,she fell.she was gone.forever dead.we now have cremated her body and we made a shrine dedicated to her.RIP Cebest!and RIP Brandi.i’ll miss uoi both
Love,The animal Lover,Tiffany. (PS i hope you and Cebest will always be together someday 
forever you will be.Brandi and Cebest,i will miss you both.Hoshi too.RIP,my dogs,RIP.someday we will be reunited with our beloved pets :’)